Detectives have launched an investigation after an alleged rape in Leamington Spa town centre on Christmas Day. Police said the incident involved an 18-year-old woman and happened between 1am and 3.30am.
Warwickshire Police said it was understood the teenage victim, wearing a white coat, was helped by passers-by. The force would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time.
Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage from the Parade, Clarendon Avenue, Beauchamp Road, Beauchamp Avenue, or Kenilworth Road between midnight and 4am.
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A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: “We are looking for witnesses and dash-cam footage that can help us investigate an alleged rape in Leamington Spa. On Christmas Day, in Leamington town centre between 1am and 3:30am, it is believed that passers-by may have assisted an 18-year-old white female in a white coat.
“It has been reported that the woman was the victim of a rape. To further our investigation, we would like to speak to any of these passers-by who spoke to the woman between these times.
“We are also looking for any relevant dashcam or CCTV footage from the area of the Parade, Clarendon Avenue, Beauchamp Road, Beauchamp Avenue, or Kenilworth Road from between midnight and 4am on 25 December.
“You can make a report citing Incident 208 of 25 December on our website reporting tool, by phone on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The investigating officer is DC 2281 Bury.”